Advanced Gastroenterologist

About the role

As our Advanced Gastroenterologist, you will be a pivotal member of our advanced endoscopy team, providing specialized diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that significantly enhance patient outcomes. This role offers the unique opportunity to apply a broad range of highly specialized skills within a dynamic clinical environment, contributing directly to complex GI care. St. Anthony Hospital, a full-service acute care hospital located in Lakewood, CO, is committed to building a healthier future through award‑winning care. Founded in 1893 and moved to its eco‑conscious campus in 2011, the hospital is a primary receiving center for the region's most seriously ill patients, serving as the original headquarters for Flight For Life® Colorado. With its state‑of‑the‑art facility supporting physicians, advanced technology, and patient‑oriented processes, St. Anthony Hospital consistently delivers exceptional care across diverse specialties. The hospital continues to expand its healing footprint, evidenced by the 2023 addition of a 22,000 square foot Surgery Center, increasing capacity and enhancing pre‑ and post‑procedural care. These offerings, alongside its Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence, "Money's Best Hospitals for Neurology 2025" designation, and high performance in various U.S. News & World Report categories, underscore St. Anthony Hospital's dedication to top‑tier patient outcomes and community wellness.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive suite of advanced endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP (lithotripsy, papillectomy, sphincterotomy, stone removal) and ERCP with Spyglass cholangioscopy for intricate cases.
• Conduct cutting‑edge Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures: fine needle aspiration/biopsy (FNA/FNB), pseudocyst drainage, stent placements, and gallbladder drainage.
• Deliver high‑quality patient care and documentation: provide superior ambulatory care, conduct examinations and services, and maintain meticulous medical records in accordance with managed care, Medicare, and Medicaid policies.
• Adhere to regulatory and ethical standards: comply with federal and state reimbursement plans, ethical and religious directives of sponsoring entities, and the hospital's policies, procedures, and medical staff bylaws.
• Engage in quality improvement and peer review: participate in clinical and quality improvement initiatives, contribute to physician peer review and utilization review, and serve on medical staff committees as assigned.
• Contribute to operational excellence and professional growth: advise on operational matters (personnel, business oversight, equipment evaluation), maintain professional competence through continuous medical education and board certification, and stay abreast of the latest medical developments.

Requirements

• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Gastroenterology.
• Active or eligible license in the state of Colorado.
• Completed an ACGME or AOA accredited ERCP program with a minimum of 200 ERCP procedures, and documented performance of at least 25 ERCP procedures (including 10 sphincterotomies and 5 stent placements) in the past 12 months.
• Completed an accredited EUS program with a minimum of 225 EUS procedures, and documented performance of at least 25 EUS procedures in the past 12 months.
• Strong clinical skills and